PWB Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) You've got to see this '68 for sale. GORGEOUS Only negatives I see is bubbled up vinyl top and a slightly pushed in rear bumper. If this car only had the darn air conditioning - I'd bid on it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Riviera-Base-Hardtop-2-Door-/262659869835?vxp=mtr Edited October 8, 2016 by PWB New link (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) I spotted that one too Paul and enjoyed the original owner/seller comments - lot's of pictures, and it's a nice, low mile original, unmolested '68 Riviera ! Didn't see any bubbles under the vinyl top in the pictures provided, and that rear bumper adjustment is an easy fix. Missing a few options, but all-in-all a decent car, with all the original documentation, P-O-P booklet, and a dozen 8 track tapes. It also has the original, 1st style door pulls which were notorious for breaking due to the age of the plastic mounts, and the large, heavy doors. Later models had the pull style strap that ran almost the full length of the upper door insert. Edited October 2, 2016 by 68RIVGS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Yes, check it out. Like a 2 inch bubble top right rear glass. I'd have to rib up that vinyl and investigate. Good thing this car is thousands of miles away. Or I'd be all over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nice, original appearing 'survivor'. My main gripe with the '68 and '69 models is the fact that the unique dash from the '66 & '67 was replaced with the same one used in the Electra 225. Just removes some of the the styling impact (at least from the driver's perspective). I also noted the original owner saw fit to add a set of 430 valve cover decals to the rocker moldings... Still a pretty car, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for detailing the location of the rust bubble (s) Paul - missed them at first glance. If there is one, there may probably be more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Looks like it sold for a bit over $16K. Yeah, I think the 68-69 looks more like other more common muscle cars, than other early Rivieras. Still way more kick ass. I love the rolling speedo of the 66-67, yet its also cool to have shoulder seatbelt and more rubberized dash, in the event of a collision. I prefer the center horse shoe console shifter of the 68 over the 69, yet like the curved grill of the 69 over 68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Oh, and we can't forget about the hideaway windshield wipers! Plus, fueling up behind the license plate gets old. Much better on a 68-69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's been relisted, guessing the high bidder didn't want to complete the buy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yeah I saw that! I'm chompin' at the bit. Maybe the buyer viewed the bubbled top. I just cant get over no A.C. It would be a nightmare to upgrade. I'm guessing a new wiring harness would be needed also. Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 On 10/2/2016 at 9:37 PM, EmTee said: Nice, original appearing 'survivor'. My main gripe with the '68 and '69 models is the fact that the unique dash from the '66 & '67 was replaced with the same one used in the Electra 225. Just removes some of the the styling impact (at least from the driver's perspective). I also noted the original owner saw fit to add a set of 430 valve cover decals to the rocker moldings... Still a pretty car, though. I agree. Its a shame so much was lost (Just my opinion) on the '68 dash. No gauges. Vertical face. Pretty plain layout. The '66/'67 is (late) mid-century modern at its best. I love the bold '68 bumper though - and longer nose! And that '68 green is color good for me. If I only had $20g to throw out. (I hope this sells for 20g) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Beauty is in the "i" of the beholder guys ! The '68 instrument cluster puts everything in front of the pilot, for quick and easy reference ! The cluster pictured is not '68 Riviera, as it has a proper temperature guage, and there is no 'cruise control' option installed. All the '68 full size cars (...LeSabre, Wildcat, Electra, and Riviera) had similar clusters, with minor variations. However, I must admit that the rolling speedometer indicator was a neat, distinct feature of the early 2nd generation Rivieras ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I read somewhere that the main reason was new safety regulations that dictated dash padding (among other things). So, $-wise it made sense to amortize the investment across as many models/cars as possible. Maybe the first step in the homogenization of the automobile that has resulted in the jelly-beans on all of the new car dealer lots today. Is that a Ford, no - Toyota, er, Kia -- I give up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabrielquinn Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Certainly the rolling speedo in the 66-67 is cool, however, we must give it up to the designers of the Toronado cluster. They really framed it with style: Edited October 8, 2016 by gabrielquinn (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah, the early Toronados shared the drum speedo with the Riviera. There's a lot goin' on there, though - it looks a little 'cluttered' to my eye (but then again, I'm partial to the Buick). I do, however love that 4-spoke Olds steering wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 16 hours ago, EmTee said: I read somewhere that the main reason was new safety regulations that dictated dash padding (among other things). So, $-wise it made sense to amortize the investment across as many models/cars as possible. Maybe the first step in the homogenization of the automobile that has resulted in the jelly-beans on all of the new car dealer lots today. Is that a Ford, no - Toyota, er, Kia -- I give up... Spot on. I remember being in school as a kid and being able to identify the year, make, and model of every car that went by. The taillights alone could tell you if it was a Bel Air or Impala, a '66 or '67. These days? I couldn't tell you so much as the company who made 90% of the cars on the road. For a cool speedo, though, it's hard to beat the 59(?)-61 Buick. For a complete cluster, ya gotta go with the '59 Buick: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 That's a cluster Space Patrol would be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Only 6 hours remaining! I hope an ROA member scoops this up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) SOLD AND UP FOR RESALE? Here she is again - shipped coast to coast and the ante went way up. Pretty slick. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Buick-Riviera-/282239258077?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b6c54ddd:g:0RkAAOSwcUBYFt3o&item=282239258077 Edited November 3, 2016 by PWB typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 . . . shoulda, woulda, coulda Paul !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 minutes ago, 68RIVGS said: . . . shoulda, woulda, coulda Paul !! Jeeeeeez it hurts That pup better get adopted by a good family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Nice original. Im not huge on the color combo. No cornering lamps, no air conditioning, non-GS. But they did put a sweet 430-4 sticker on the side chrome! The price tag is hopeful... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 19 hours ago, PWB said: SOLD AND UP FOR RESALE? Here she is again - shipped coast to coast and the ante went way up. Pretty slick. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Buick-Riviera-/282239258077?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b6c54ddd:g:0RkAAOSwcUBYFt3o&item=282239258077 Looks like it sold for $17.5k. Add taxes, transportation clear across country, then subtract ebay seller fees when he resells it and on the surface, it would not appear much money is being made in the flip for the effort and risk considering the time of year. The current seller does not have the same ebay name as the one who bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Indeed. Very strange. Maybe he discovered the bubble on the vinyl roof? Other issues? No air conditioning is a tough sell for some. Not very much profit IF it sells for that price. But I hope it does. All boats rise/fall with the tide. Poor car needs a home. Edited November 4, 2016 by PWB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 The roof is rusted out and the new seller says that the car is rust free with no mention of the giant rust blister under the vinyl top.....Liar Liar pants on fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K. Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 His ad reads "rides like a BMW". No Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Perhaps a BMW from 1967? I don't get it either. What a story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) This car was on CL locally (Tacoma WA) back in August when the original owner's son first had it for sale, and I have his email address and phone number if someone wants to speak with him about the car. When I spoke to him then he never said anything about it never being driven at night or getting wet or spending every night except one in the garage, but that doesn't mean it did or didn't happen. Seems like a quite a stretch though for a car in WA for 40+ years to have never been driven in the rain. Even the cars I own that I "don't drive in the rain" have still been driven in the rain, because in WA, "Rain Happens", even when it is supposed to be a nice day. I do remember the son was also selling a 48 Pontiac with 58k miles that his dad bought new as well, and there was a 50 Chevy too I think. Edited November 8, 2016 by cjp69 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 . . . the continuing saga - Did not sell, so new seller lowered price and relisted on "evilBay" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Buick-Riviera-/282251462317?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b77f86ad:g:0RkAAOSwcUBYFt3o&item=282251462317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I could be wrong but think what it sold for the first time around was about right on. At current price he's looking for the needle in haystack buyer which he may find it he waits long enough. Possibly someone from across the ocean. Cons are time of year and the drab colors. Pros are the mileage and bucket seat/shifting console. If that car was a killer color combo I'd wager it would sell for his asking price without too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Arrgh, no A.C. on a post modern gentlemens' cruiser. (No offense ladies) The buyer may need to remain in PA for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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